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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Robotics
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Novel robots designed for endonasal surgery utilize thin, tentacle-like instruments inserted through a single nostril.
  • These robotic systems offer potential advantages, including the possibility of long-distance telesurgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document a phantom pituitary tumor removal performed via telesurgery.
  • This experiment involved a surgeon in Tennessee controlling a robot in North Carolina, approximately 800 km away.
  • It represents the first remote telesurgery trial using concentric tube manipulators.

Main Methods:

  • A phantom pituitary tumor removal was conducted twice: once locally and once remotely.
  • Robot commands and video feedback were transmitted over the internet.
  • System latency was quantitatively assessed in both scenarios to evaluate the impact of distance.

Main Results:

  • Control and video latency were measured at under 100 milliseconds for the remote telesurgery.
  • The surgeon reported easy execution of the procedure.
  • No significant difference was perceived between remote and local control.

Conclusions:

  • Long-distance telesurgery is achievable with the described robotic system.
  • This technology could enable expert surgeons to provide remote surgical assistance, potentially increasing patient access to specialized care.